USD 290 Approves Budget and New School Policies
USD 290 trustees approved a 4.47 million dollar fiscal 1979 budget based on a 54.88 mill levy, with 3.96 mills hike to fund a 600,000 vocational facility and parking changes at the high school. The board also outlined policy shifts on parking smoking locker searches and drug alcohol response, plus staff resignations and new hires for junior high and Eugene Field. The meeting covered city budget items and a quick claim deed for paving behind Eugene Field School.
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Jay Bemis
U.S.D
Jack Patty
Jack Bushman
Dan Nevenswander
John L. Kimbrel
Kimbrel
Harold Wallace
Rosalie Osubin
Wallace
Eugene Field School
Ottawa
National weightlifter promotes sport in the States
National Russian weightlifting champion aids promotion of weightlifting in the United States as part of a touring or promotional effort. The feature notes his profile, accomplishments, and the impact on local audiences during a period of outreach. Guardsmen maintain protective vigil in Memphis while police pursue ongoing operations, reflecting coordinated public safety measures statewide.
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Memphis
Nyad Ends Record Swim Off Cuba After 44 Hours
Diana Nyad quit her 103 mile open water attempt from Cuba to Key West as winds and currents pushed her off course. She was pulled aboard at 7 54 a.m. EDT about 85 to 90 miles southwest of Key West after more than 44 hours in the water. Stella Taylor, 46, neared shore lights on a shark infested route from Bimini to Florida.
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BEST
Diana Nyad
Cuba
Key West
Nyad
Rich du Moulin
Ms. Nyad
du Moulin
U.S
Ken Gundersen
Stella Taylor
Bimini
Florida
Grant Okayed for Regional Drug and Alcohol Abuse Program
A $151,000 grant request was approved by the Regional Committee for a seven county area. Social and Rehabilitation Services would supply $119,000 with $23,000 from Douglas County revenue sharing. local groups must raise 20 percent. About 50 people attended. The plan covers treatment and prevention, out-patient treatment, employee assistance, and family counseling. Beale aims to start the program in September amid a county forecast of mostly clear skies and near 90 degree highs.
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The
Alcoholism and Drug Abuse Prevention Association
Bruce Beale
Douglas County
Citizens Committee On
Alcoholism
Beale
SRS
Dollar Plunge Drives World Currencies Down in Markets
The dollar fell to new record lows against the yen, Swiss franc, and German mark as gold prices surged, with the pound breaking the $2 level for the first time since March 1976. Dealers reported hectic trading worldwide, led by Far East selling and followed by Europe.
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London
U.S
Zurich
New York
Frankfurt
Tokyo
Far East
Europe
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USD 290
Ottawa City Commission
Y. A. Hendrickson
Seventh Street
Cedar Street
Barbara Lyons
Garfield
Denise Simpson
Peggy Adams
Katherine Cornwell
Joe Bateman
Kenna Rae
Connie Neuenswander
Neuenswander
Diane Werthe
Shirlene Riley
Eugene Field
Hanna Stromberg
Detroit
Rich Gale
Bill Roy
Carter
Kassebaum
Florida Straits
Gundersen
Gulf Stream
Mike Gullett
Second Street
Marais Des Cygnes
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